JUDGMENT Anil Verma, J. - Applicant has filed this first bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. He is in jail since 15.11.2022 in connection with Crime No.396/2022 registered at P.S. - Pipalrawa, District Dewas (M.P.) for commission of offence punishable under Section 306, 34 of IPC. 2. As per the prosecution story, present applicant and his family members gave Rs.50,000/- to the deceased and deceased has returned the same amount with interest, but the applicant and other co-accused persons were demanding more- money with interest and they were regularly threatening the deceased for returning their amount with interest. Therefore, being harassed by the applicant and other co-accused persons, deceased committed suicide on 20.10.2022 by consuming some poisonous substance. Accordingly offence has been registered against the present applicant and other co-accused persons. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant contended that applicant is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this matter. He is in custody since 15.11.2022. He never harassed or abetted the deceased to commit suicide, therefore, no offence under Section 306 of IPC is made out against him. Deceased has not left any suicide note. Applicant is a permanent resident of District Dewas and sole bread earner of his family. Final conclusion of trial will take considerable long time. Hence, he prays that applicant be released on bail. 4. Per-contra, learned PL for respondent/State opposes the bail application and prays for its rejection, but he fairly admits that no criminal antecedent has been found against the present applicant. 5. Perused the case diary as well as the impugned order of the court below. Considering all the facts and circumstances of the case, arguments advanced by counsel for the parties, nature and gravity of allegation as also taking note of the fact that applicant is in custody since 15.11.2022, investigation is almost over in respect of the present applicant, applicant is a permanent resident of District Dewas and final conclusion of trial will take considerable long time, I deem it proper to release the applicant on bail. Accordingly, without commenting on the merits of the case, the application is allowed.
Accordingly, without commenting on the merits of the case, the application is allowed. It is directed that the applicant be released on bail upon his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.75,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before the trial Court, as and when required. He shall abide by the conditions enumerated u/S. 437(3) Cr.P.C. C.C. as per rules.